Following the recent announcement that Troon, the leader in upscale golf course management and development, has been selected as the management team at the Royal Golf Club, the appointment of David J Flanders to the position of General Manager of the Club has now been confirmed.
Flanders will replace outgoing General Manager Susan Stevenson.
“The Royal Golf Club team is delighted to welcome DJ on board,” commented Stevenson. “He has worked for Troon for the past 13 years and is acclaimed as one of their top five performers worldwide. Together with Troon, DJ is tasked with taking the Club to the next level in terms of furthering its reputation and elevating the club experience for both Members and guests. His previous experience, especially at other Clubs in the region, makes him a great fit for the job.”
I could not be more excited to be joining the Royal Golf Club,” stated Flanders. “The facility and staff are spectacular and I’m looking forward to meeting all the Members and guests as they experience the Club.”
American Flanders, a PGA member, is currently employed as General Manager of the upscale Muttontown Club in New York. He is expected to move to Bahrain with his family towards the end of October and will take up his new position at the Royal Golf Club on 1st November. His previous experience includes managing the prestigious Saadiyat Beach and Abu Dhabi Golf Clubs in the UAE as well as the Phoenix Country Club in Japan and the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Arizona, US.
About the Royal Golf Club:
The Royal Golf Club’s 18 hole championship course and 9 hole par 3 course were expertly designed by golf legend and eight-time European Tour Order of Merit winner Colin Montgomerie, in association with European Golf Design. The Club opened in 2009 to rich acclaim from the world’s media and golf’s leading players. Its rapid development was immediately recognised by the European Tour just one year later when the venue was selected as host course of the inaugural Volvo Golf Champions tournament won by England’s Paul Casey. The Royal Golf Club joins a plethora of renowned championship courses under the watchful eye of market-leaders Troon in the Middle East, including Abu Dhabi Golf Club, the Els Club, Dubai, and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Abu Dhabi.
About Troon Golf:
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, Troon Golf EMEA is committed to developing Troon Golf’s presence in Europe, Middle East and Africa. This rapidly expanding division now oversees operations at 38 courses in 14 countries including Dubai, England, Russia, and Spain with further expansion planned across all regions.
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf management company, overseeing operations at Troon Golf (daily-fee & resort) and Troon Privé (private) properties located in 31 states and 26 countries. Additionally, 47 Troon facilities enjoy a Top 100 ranking by national or international publications. Troon properties include The Grove, London, England; Classic Club, Palm Desert, Calif; Lumine Golf Club Tarragona, Spain; and Saadiyat Beach Golf Resort in Abu Dhabi.
Photo: David J Flanders, newly appointed General Manager of the Royal Golf Club
